by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Birding, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
CLIFTON E. FRENCH REGIONAL PARKThis lakeside park is the perfect spot for outdoor activities year-round, from birding to canoeing. Located on the northern shore of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, 310 acres of woods and lake habitat see yellow warblers, ring-necked...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Birding, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
ELOISE BUTLER WILDFLOWER GARDEN AND BIRD SANCTUARYVisit this hidden paradise, located just minutes from downtown Minneapolis Image by Molly O./flickr Home to upwards of 500 plant species and 130 bird species, it’s no wonder why this natural oasis receives around...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Birding, Hiking, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
FORT SNELLING STATE PARKThis park, home to the former military base, is not just for history buffs. Image by NatureNerd/flickr It’s not just a history buff haven. Fort Snelling State Park is home to extensive hiking, bike and cross-country ski trails that connect with...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Birding, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
MINNESOTA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGETake in some beautiful views at the Bloomington wildlife habitat. Image by Kent Landerholm/flickr Embark on an adventure in the beauty of nature smack dab in the middle of Bloomington, a southwest suburb of the Twin Cities....
by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Fishing, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
BOAT FISHING Whether it’s a sailboat, a pontoon, or a canoe, your boat becomes the perfect fishing spot in Minnesota waters. Image by Todd Buchanan/Greenspring Media Many lakes in the Twin Cities have public access slips where you can easily launch your boat and...
by Nina Hagen | Aug 1, 2016 | Fishing, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
DOCK & PIER FISHINGIn spite of shallow waters, Minnesota’s lakes are a treasure trove of indigenous fish. Image by Todd Buchanan/Greenspring Media Fishing off the dock doesn’t only yield small prizes. While dock fishing is a fun activity for smaller...
